A YOUNG man who died in a motorbike crash in Bradford has been named locally.

The collision involved a bike and a red Vauxhall Corsa on Harrogate Road last Monday (October 28).

It was confirmed yesterday that an 18-year-old, who was a passenger on the motorbike, passed away in hospital on Wednesday.

The teenager has now been named locally as Owen Murphy.

A picture of Owen MurphyA picture of Owen Murphy (Image: Newsquest) Bunches of flowers and pictures of Owen have been left beside a tree on Harrogate Road, near where the crash happened.

The collision happened shortly after a police pursuit was authorised, after the motorbike reportedly failed to stop for officers in the Eccleshill area at around 1.20pm.

West Yorkshire Police notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The floral tributesThe floral tributes (Image: Newsquest)

Full IOPC statement

A spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus on Thursday evening: “We have begun an independent investigation following a fatal collision on Harrogate Road, Bradford, involving a motorbike that had reportedly failed to stop for police.

"At around 1.20pm on October 28, the motorbike collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a member of the public.

"An 18-year-old man, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and we have since been informed he died on Wednesday (November 6).

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.

"The rider of the motorbike also suffered serious injuries in the collision.

"IOPC investigators have begun the process of gathering and reviewing evidence as we work to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident on October 28.”

Community answers

Pay your tributes to Owen Murphy

"A space to pay tributes to Owen Murphy who died following a motorbike crash on Harrogate Road"

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From James B

Share your tribute hereRIP YOUNG MAN

From Community contributor

Share your tribute hereI didn't know you Owen but my thoughts go out to your family and friends you were taken far too young

From Victoria Clapham

Share your tribute hereI will miss your smiling face Owen .

From Paula Langley

Share your tribute hereRIP Owen,taken too young 😔 sending prayers to your family and friends 🙏💖🙏💖🙏

From Fifi Coombs

Share your tribute hereRIP owen forever young 💙dylan will forever remember the memories you made together💔hope you got the best bed save us a bed up there missing you bro love your boy dylan 💙

From Michelle Folly Rigby

Share your tribute hereI didn’t know you young man but still heartbreaking to here this.Thinking off all your family and friends at this sad time.Forever young.x 😥

From Evie Wilson

Share your tribute hereRIP Owen our memories will never be forgotten , see you on the other side keep partying up there we will soon be up to join you 💔💔

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From Community contributor

Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace Owen I didn’t know u but ur story makes me feel sad 😢😢

From Nicola Faulding

Share your tribute hereYou’re going to be missed Owen … 💙 we’re sending so much love and strength to your mum /family and friends … mark will carry all your memories with him forever.. 💙💙 devastating xx

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From Anne Henderson

Share your tribute hereRIP Owen x gone too soon x Thoughts Go out to Family and Friends xx